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Fence Cutting Into Tree Branch: Options for a 20‑ft Tree

Injured tree limb

A fence board cuts into a 4″ branch 1/8″ deep. Cutting the board out is simplest; the branch needs no special care afterward. Removing the branch would unbalance the crown. Propping isn’t feasible with the trunk 10″ from the fence. The expert asks for tree species and branch attachment diameter to refine advice.

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